Issue 6, 2018

Sulfur vacancy-rich CdS loaded on filter paper-derived 3D nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon carrier for photocatalytic VOC removal

Abstract

A simple method is developed for the synthesis of a sulfur vacancy-rich CdS-based composite photocatalyst with a three-dimensional nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon matrix using a Cd(II)-based coordination polymer and filter paper as precursors. Using this strategy, an excellent composite photocatalyst (CdS@3D-NPC) is synthesized successfully, in which CdS nanoparticles with a small size (about 6 to 8 nm) are distributed homogenously in the three-dimensional nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon matrix. During calcination, some coordinated nitrogen atoms from the organic ligands occupy the sites of S2− and dope in the lattice of CdS, which produces abundant sulfur vacancies. These sulfur vacancies promote the transportation of photogenerated electrons and their separation from photogenerated holes, which enhance the photocatalytic activity of the composite material. CdS@3D-NPC shows a promising performance for the decomposition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as formaldehyde and benzene gas. The stability and durability of CdS@3D-NPC are outstanding. Its VOC removal efficiency remains as high as 95% of the original value after five continuous cycles of photocatalytic reaction for 30 h. The mechanism study illustrates that the excellent VOC removal performance originates from the synergetic effect of sulfur vacancies and excellent conductivity of the three-dimensional nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon matrix. We anticipate that CdS@3D-NPC will be employed as an ideal tool for indoor air purification.

Graphical abstract: Sulfur vacancy-rich CdS loaded on filter paper-derived 3D nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon carrier for photocatalytic VOC removal

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
04 4 2018
Accepted
20 4 2018
First published
25 4 2018

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2018,5, 1470-1476

Sulfur vacancy-rich CdS loaded on filter paper-derived 3D nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon carrier for photocatalytic VOC removal

L. Wang, X. Xu, Y. Wang, X. Wang and F. Shi, Inorg. Chem. Front., 2018, 5, 1470 DOI: 10.1039/C8QI00305J

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